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MCP server · GitHub · ★ 28 · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Verified control of the whole desktop for agents on Windows and Linux: apps with no API, windows, shell, browser. MCP server + CLI + REST API.

No outside reports on file

ghost runs shell or system commands and fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (NORTHTEKDevs/ghost)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/NORTHTEKDevs/ghost ↗

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About Ghost

Ghost is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Verified control of the whole desktop for agents on Windows and Linux: apps with no API, windows, shell, browser. MCP server + CLI + REST API.

It is hosted on GitHub at NORTHTEKDevs/ghost (28 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands, fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Source code and setup steps: github.com/NORTHTEKDevs/ghost.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

22/100
GitHub stars
28
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
  • Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (NORTHTEKDevs/ghost). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Ghost?

Ghost does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/NORTHTEKDevs/ghost.

Are there security reports about Ghost?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Ghost currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Ghost actively maintained?

Ghost has 28 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/NORTHTEKDevs/ghost before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Ghost?

You can compare Ghost side by side with other Browser MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Ghost

GitHub README Markdown:

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: ghost
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/northtekdevs-ghost
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 28 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (NORTHTEKDevs/ghost)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/NORTHTEKDevs/ghost
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
NORTHTEKDevs
Source code
github.com/NORTHTEKDevs/ghost
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity
28 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-24

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